Virtual tour of Luzern Page One


Before we start REALLY exploring all the great sights that Luzern has to offer us, lets find out if Mrs. Novak is having a 'problem' with her spelling. Check out the map of Switzerland and see if you can find Lucerne on the map. Don't forget the you can use the magnifying glass in the tool bar to zoom in and out on the map. If you have participated in the ETA Challenge you should know exactly how many miles Lucerne is from Zurich. The Quick Overview will give some interesting facts on Lucerne and don't forget to click on the navigation button on the bottom of the page to find out more about Lake Lucerne. The map of Lucerne may help you with some of the later activities. To help you track your information, use Learning Log #1. You will find some questions and space for your 'Reflections'. PLEASE DO NOT PRINT OUT THE MAPS OR LEARNING LOGS. Your teachers will have them in your information packets.
European City Name Spelling	Map of Switzerland			Quick Overview of Lucerne		Map of Lucerne

One of the first things I do when I visit a new city, is to go to the Tourist Office. The Tourist Office has brochures and information about all the attractions. Instead of going to the Tourist Office, you can check out Luzern yourself by using the websites below. To help you track your information, use Learning Log #2. You will find some questions and space for your 'Reflections'.
Lucerne from Switzerland.isyours. com				City of Luzern

On Assignment - Luzern, Switzerland "It has been a long flight from Boston to Zurich. It is very hard to sleep on an airplane and I am tired. ... " To find out more on your Assignment #1, click here.
Glacier Garden				Verkeshaus

On Assignment #2 - Cruising and Hiking Around Lake Lucerne "Since arriving at Luzern, Gretchen has started 'bugging' me to go on a cruise and a hike in the beautiful area around the lake. It is now day two of our visit to Luzern and it is NOW or never." Check out Assignment #2 and see if you can help Gretchen and I find the perfect formula for a vacation day.
Lake Lucerne Navigation Company		Rigi	Pilatus		Tourist Board Recommendations and then click on Excursions

Wrapping up Luzern, Switzerland We are only finishing up Day Two of this great adventure to Europe. Gretchen and I still have many sight to see. Before you leave Luzern, take a moment and write down some of your thoughts on Wrapping up Luzern.

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